The Roofless Experience San Pedro de Atacama Stargazing Tour
Overview
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Immerse yourself in the silence of the Atacama Desert and discover one of the most beautiful night skies on Earth. A short drive from San Pedro de Atacama, far from the village lights, millions of stars appear above you and the Milky Way stretches across the desert sky.
The Roofless Experience is a small-group astronomical experience that combines telescope observation, astronomical storytelling and a relaxed atmosphere under the stars. With 4 powerful telescopes, you’ll observe stars, nebulae, star clusters and southern constellations as your guide explains the science and history behind the cosmos in an engaging and accessible way.
In between observations, relax under the stars with a glass of wine, hot chocolate or tea and rich snacks, warmed with warm blankets.
To complete the night, each guest receives a professional photo under the Atacama sky, capturing a unique memory under one of the most spectacular skies on the planet.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travelers should dress warmly due to low temperatures, especially legs and feet
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
San Pedro de Atacama
The tour begins with the pick-up of passengers at the accommodation, this usually takes approximately 30 minutes, then we will move to our facilities about 7km outside of San Pedro where our guide will wait for them.
We will give you a brief welcome talk and take souvenir photographs. It is very important to come with warm, light-colored clothing. Afterwards we will have a short talk about astronomy related to star formation and the use of telescopes. Finally, we will use the 14-inch telescopes to discover the universe, where you can enjoy, depending on the date of your trip, different types of stars, nebulae, planets and other objects that will leave you speechless.
What‘s Included
Snack board with wine, hot chocolate or tea
Observation with 2 14-inch telescopes
1 professional photography per person
astronomy talk
Transportation to and from the lodge
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
ENGLISH GROUP
1 photo per person
Shared tour
Snacks with hot drinks
Pickup included
PRIVATE UNIVERSE
Private tour
More observation time
Snacks with chocolate fondue
Special photography session
Pickup included
Reviews
537 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The best!
Tom W,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Out of this world! The experience was so amazing I went two nights in a row! Thank you to Johnatan and the team.
Great astronomical tour
Mee L,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great guide. He gave us a great tour of the night sky. Helped us set up our iPhones to take great astronomical photos. Explored the arm of the Milky Way, different stars and planets. The technical telescope he used was very good. He helped us understand the universe and our place in it. A wonderful night indeed.
A must-do in San Pedro de Atacama
Suneet C,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience, led by a really knowledgeable guide Jhonatan. The explanations were all informative and he followed up with the incredible pictures very shortly after the experience
Excellent experience, highly recommend
siobhang791,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jhonatan and his team were incredibly knowledgable and the absolute highlight was clearly seeing Jupiter, and the Milky Way through the telescopes as well as shooting stars. The additional charcuterie board and drinks were a really nice touch to have while we listening to Jhonatan’s astronomy talk. We also had professional photos taken which showed the incredible night sky, stars and the Milky Way and we were shown how to take proper photos of the sky and stars using our phones. 10/10 experience that I would highly recommend.
Star gazing experience
sineadb440,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing experience - we thoroughly enjoyed and Jhonatan explained everything so clearly and with such passion. The highlight of our trip to Atacama.
All the stars of the universe for this tour
Lisbet A,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our entire trip to Atacama was fenomenal, but this tour was the highlight of the trip. We couldn’t believe what we were seeing. Pictures will never depict the astonishing scenery. We felt out in the space. It is unreal. Well the scenery is there, given by nature and God but having a company that complement the experience is a must and Jonathan from Atacama Tours exceed our expectations. We received the best service, very educational, informative, friendly. They paid attention to every detail with knowledge and passion. Thank you Jonathan for an experience out of this world. All the starts of the sky for you and your company. Pictures are fabulous.
A space tour that flew into our hearts!
Andrew G,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We are space nerds at heart. This tour, played directly into our love. The tour guide Jonathon, was so incredibly inspired, insightful, and genuinely interested in not only what he was doing, but also in us as guests. By the end of the very short night, he knew all 12 guests by name, showed and shared with us some wonderful facts about the night sky, and showed us some incredible sights through the telescopes.
Jhonatan was the Best!
Gary S,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My wife and I booked this because we wanted to see the dark sky while visiting San Pedro and Atacama. What made the experience even more amazing was Jhonatan. He was fantastic! He was so passionate and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this experience to someone else.
Well organised, interesting
Joanna H,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well organised and kept well informed. Actual event very interesting- great to look through the telescope and accompanying explanation. Nice small group.
Highly Recommended
soumyas233,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a beautiful experience. It's good for novices like me and experienced star gazers without access to giant telescopes like my husband. We both enjoyed the experience because Jhonatan was very knowledgeable and yet made it simple for people like me who didn't know much about about stars. It was engaging ,soulful and very calming experience. We enjoyed a delicious snack as well as some great professional grade oic opportunity.
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